[MBZ] Rusty sprinters

[Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes]

Folks, I think that Boston $3k sprinter is more rusty than my Mennonite one. 
And mine has a tommylift  big platform gate that is unfortunately only 1000 
pound rated

When I went to remove the Pennsylvania license plate, I got into a nightmare 
scenario  It was attached with stainless steel machine Phillips headed screws 
driven into the probably 1/4 inch thick sealed square tube tommylift bumper and 
taillight assembly  the factory taillights on mine look to be disabled. 
Anyway, the screws wouldn’t come out. I tried the usual abusive tricks like 
striking them with a hammer and using a screwdriver and hammer in one of the 
slots. Vice grips slid off of them, they were sort of panheaded with little 
slope. Finally, I gave in and found the creme brûlée bernzomatic torch and 
heated the hell out of them  for about five minutes. After another strike with 
the hammer, I removed them with some difficulty and a screwdriver 

This is why I hate fusty vehicles!


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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Not sure, about seats-a puzzle. Euros,had two tone seats,but CD's were
USMarket only. Too uniform to be faded.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 2:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> What does two-tone seats or just selectively faded?
>
> On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 2:06 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Only 20% of the way to the million miles.  Looks fairly nice, not an
> > unreasonable price as these things are going these days.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 8/31/19 2:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > > One for Dwight. Looks like it could use some serious Martha’ing.
> > >
> > > -D
> > >
> > >> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Not (Dagnabbit!)
> > >>
> > >> -- Forwarded message -
> > >> From: 
> > >> Date: Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 1:55 PM
> > >> Subject: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel
> > >> To: 
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:
> > >> --
> > >> 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel
> > >>
> > >> https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6963941153.html
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> *Please go to the preferences page
> > >> <
> >
> https://accounts.craigslist.org/eafprefs/U2FsdGVkX181ODYzNTg2M3NjL0e_JVg3lKyVTlrCEn_jUX483spdv9782-PXAOD31vzDtnQWiXCfUGJKGfHamg
> > >
> > >> if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future.*
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Fred Moir
> > >> Lynn MA
> > >> Diesel preferred
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Yes i love,CD's. But set for now. good price for, a decent one.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 2:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
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> One for Dwight. Looks like it could use some serious Martha’ing.
>
> -D
>
> > On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> > Not (Dagnabbit!)
> >
> > -- Forwarded message -
> > From: 
> > Date: Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 1:55 PM
> > Subject: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel
> > To: 
> >
> >
> > fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:
> > --
> > 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel
> >
> > https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6963941153.html
> > --
> >
> > *Please go to the preferences page
> > <
> https://accounts.craigslist.org/eafprefs/U2FsdGVkX181ODYzNTg2M3NjL0e_JVg3lKyVTlrCEn_jUX483spdv9782-PXAOD31vzDtnQWiXCfUGJKGfHamg
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> > Lynn MA
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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Its really not, my Jetta is a 6spd, the last gear doesn't come into play until 
above 60mph. I suspect in a truck 1st gear is rarely used.
-Curt

On Saturday, August 31, 2019, 12:15:07 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.

I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a semi.

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.  Is it a 
> dually?
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 6 
>>> speed manual, too!
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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 I just got a new phone on Republic and was unable to get another CDMA phone 
which, around here, means that if you get off pavement pretty much at all 
you've got no service. It hasn't been an issue yet but I'm a little worried 
about snowmobile season. I had been thinking about getting a regular phone to 
have with me in the groomer but Mitch has me thinking about Tracfone.My bill is 
usually about $30/mo, I think I have 3GB of data but I rarely use that much...

-Curt

On Friday, August 30, 2019, 9:36:01 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 The Republic cell plan (that I learned about here) is $15 a mo + $5/GB cell 
data.  Includes unlimited text and calls over cell.  All wifi data is free and 
will use wifi (vs cell) when available.  Can bring your own phone if it's one 
of many supported.  

I've been very satisfied, especially since they switched me to the CDMA net 
that has better coverage (vs GSM) at my home.  

With reliable cell at home now, I switched my home phone to OOMA (premium 
plan), saving another $40 a month.  Of course, OOMA requires good internet 
connectivity, which I have

Scott.

> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2019 8:22 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Cc: Mitch Haley 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan
> 
> Nothing you can't get from other MNVOs who likely don't make it a standard
> business practice to sell your call logs.
> $20 a month, free talk and text, plus $10 for each GB is inherently inferior 
> to
> the following Tracfone plans, for example:
> $20/mo for talk and text plus one GB, unlimited carryover on the data.
> $25/mo for talk and text plus two GB.
> $30/mo for talk and text plus three GB.
> As you can see, what costs $30 at the Goolag costs $20 at Tracfone.
> What costs $50 at Goolag costs $30 at Tracfone.
> 
> The pricing is finally catching up to the reality that talk and text doesn't 
> use
> enough network bandwidth to be worth metering any more. Many plans are
> now giving out unlimited talk and text and selling the data by the GB. And 
> there
> are unlimited data plans in the $50/month range, especially on lower tier
> networks like T-Mobile.
> 
> If I were somebody like Craig who had a bazillion pre-existing minutes on
> Tracfone, I'd sign up  for a Tracfone account, verify that all the minutes 
> show
> up in my account summary, then transfer them into a smartphone plan (1000
> existing minutes yields 1GB of data on the new plan) with something like 
> these:
> https://www.hsn.com/products/lg-rebel-4-5-hd-16gb-tracfone-with-1500-
> minutestextdata/9128705
> https://www.hsn.com/products/motorola-moto-e5-57-16gb-tracfone-w8mp-
> camera-and-1500-/8879320
> 
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[MBZ] Benzworld

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Poos is right, the new Benzworld forum sucks.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Shotgun

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

And seven pounds is right in the range of the weight of most sporting clays and 
field shotguns. I think my Lanber weighs in at around seven and a half pounds.

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 7:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
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> 
> Picked up the Stoeger today although there were a couple times I wasn't sure 
> I'd live long enough. Cabela's didn't seem like they were really prepared for 
> the paperwork. I did screw up, my MA gun permit includes a PIN that I didn't 
> have with me when I first went in last night, I had to go back this morning 
> but at that point they pretty much had to redo all the paperwork.
> The gun itself is pretty nice, it fits me well and points nicely. I'm going 
> to try sporting clays tomorrow, I've shot trap before but never sporting 
> clays.
> Like the reviews I read it feels like a heavy gun, its only 7 pounds or so 
> but it feels really solid. 
> 
> If theres any downside its the wood, the checkering is really shallow and the 
> finish is really flat. I may give a shot at fixing it or I might just shoot 
> it. Short term I'm going to shoot it a couple times and see how it does.
> Oh, the other kind of annoying thing is that you can't choose which barrel to 
> shoot first. In fact I can't tell which barrel shoots first, guess I'll 
> figure that out tomorrow. ;)
> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Shotgun

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

If it’s the Condor the bottom barrel shoots first. The thought process is that 
when shooting from the bottom the recoil lifts the gun less.

Let us know how many you dust. Good luck!

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 7:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Picked up the Stoeger today although there were a couple times I wasn't sure 
> I'd live long enough. Cabela's didn't seem like they were really prepared for 
> the paperwork. I did screw up, my MA gun permit includes a PIN that I didn't 
> have with me when I first went in last night, I had to go back this morning 
> but at that point they pretty much had to redo all the paperwork.
> The gun itself is pretty nice, it fits me well and points nicely. I'm going 
> to try sporting clays tomorrow, I've shot trap before but never sporting 
> clays.
> Like the reviews I read it feels like a heavy gun, its only 7 pounds or so 
> but it feels really solid. 
> 
> If theres any downside its the wood, the checkering is really shallow and the 
> finish is really flat. I may give a shot at fixing it or I might just shoot 
> it. Short term I'm going to shoot it a couple times and see how it does.
> Oh, the other kind of annoying thing is that you can't choose which barrel to 
> shoot first. In fact I can't tell which barrel shoots first, guess I'll 
> figure that out tomorrow. ;)
> -Curt
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[MBZ] OT: Shotgun

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Picked up the Stoeger today although there were a couple times I wasn't sure 
I'd live long enough. Cabela's didn't seem like they were really prepared for 
the paperwork. I did screw up, my MA gun permit includes a PIN that I didn't 
have with me when I first went in last night, I had to go back this morning but 
at that point they pretty much had to redo all the paperwork.
The gun itself is pretty nice, it fits me well and points nicely. I'm going to 
try sporting clays tomorrow, I've shot trap before but never sporting clays.
Like the reviews I read it feels like a heavy gun, its only 7 pounds or so but 
it feels really solid. 

If theres any downside its the wood, the checkering is really shallow and the 
finish is really flat. I may give a shot at fixing it or I might just shoot it. 
Short term I'm going to shoot it a couple times and see how it does.
Oh, the other kind of annoying thing is that you can't choose which barrel to 
shoot first. In fact I can't tell which barrel shoots first, guess I'll figure 
that out tomorrow. ;)
-Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 04 sprinter

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I missed them the first time around too. 
Maybe they were delayed but came through with a predated timestamp?

[MBZ] 2004 mercedes sprinter
Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes

8/27/2019 2:23 AM
> On August 31, 2019 at 7:10 PM Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Where were they posted? Somehow I can't find them.
>

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 04 sprinter

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:02:18 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Oops, I just looked at the pictures of Rick's new ride. 
> I don't know where I got the idea that Rick called it rusty. 
> His looks better than the one in Boston. 

Where were they posted? Somehow I can't find them.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 04 sprinter

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Oops, I just looked at the pictures of Rick's new ride. 
I don't know where I got the idea that Rick called it rusty. 
His looks better than the one in Boston. 


> On August 31, 2019 at 6:59 PM Mitch Haley  wrote:
> 
> 
> Appears to be less rusty than Rick's description of his, but SWB rules out 
> lots of fun things you might do with a cheap Sprinter, like camper conversion 
> for example. 
> Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 04 sprinter

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Appears to be less rusty than Rick's description of his, but SWB rules out lots 
of fun things you might do with a cheap Sprinter, like camper conversion for 
example. 
Mitch. 

> On August 31, 2019 at 1:59 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/6964225731.html

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Re: [MBZ] Runs good ac works nothing wrong

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Without the graphics it would only be a $700 car

--FT
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> On Aug 31, 2019, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> 
> You gotta get past the hood graphics first…
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363182057691580/ 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On August 31, 2019 at 12:30 PM Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> https://fi.google.com/compatibility shows the compatibility of phones
> made by Apple, Google, htc, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Other.

One would assume that the issue would be the need for the phone to be Verizon 
compatible and support VoLTE (4G voice calling) 

I didn't realize until this spring that a lot of "4G-LTE" phones were set up 
for 4G data and 3G CDMA speech, which Verizon is no longer allowing MNVOs to 
activate due to the planned shutdown of retail CDMA voice service. My favorite 
little Samsung, bought just last summer, is on the 'do not activate or 
reactivate' list, along with my mom's ZTE that I bought new in October. Verizon 
quit activating them at the start of June, with CDMA service scheduled to 
terminate on New Year's. I've since heard that Verizon delayed that for a year, 
but Tracfone still won't let me reactivate my Samsung, although it still works 
if I stick an active Verizon SIM in it.

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[MBZ] Runs good ac works nothing wrong

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

You gotta get past the hood graphics first…

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363182057691580/ 


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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On August 31, 2019 at 6:07 PM fmiser via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> Like a big truck, you don't have to use all the ratios all the
> time.  

That ZF 6 speed is 4 speeds plus O/D plus creeper.
Unless you're hauling a big load you start out in 2nd. 
The shift knob is marked L-5.

IIRC, there were early 2001 with 235 hp and later ones with something like 
275hp. 
A friend of mine bought one new in October 2001, turns out it was sitting on 
the lot for 13 months because of the manny tranny and was the old 235hp engine. 
His nephew has it now. XLT, 2WD, long bed 4 door supercab (crew cab has bigger 
doors that open independently, Supercab/extended cab you have to open front 
doors first. It had the turning radius of a battleship and would get stuck on 
wet grass with the slightest uphill, even with LSD.

Mitch.

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[MBZ] SpongeBob is Bailing!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Dan wrote:

> Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.

I'd sure like it!  7.3, crew cab, 4WD, manual, long bed.  The
interior looks "soft".  I like more utility for pickups - but this
combination is not terribly common.  It's rather far away, so the
sell price would have to be pretty low for me to be able to pull
it off.

> I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a
> semi.

Like a big truck, you don't have to use all the ratios all the
time.  Though most big trucks have a lot more than 6.  I did drive
a straight shift (not dual range) 7 speed about 25 years ago.  It
was a lousy truck in the hills but managed okay  with less than
40,000# and not leaving the great plains.  

9 and 10 speeds are pretty common for fleet trucks.  13 speed is
a nice to drive, but usually is not in fleet trucks - often found
on Owner Operator rigs.  If it works offroad (dump trailer,
low-boy, over-size) 15 and 18 speed transmissions are the way to
go.

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Re: [MBZ] Some things you might find under the hood at okie acres

[G Mann via Mercedes]

They are natures garbage disposal system. They will eat anything, living or
dead.

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> How are they beneficial?
>
> On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 10:28 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> > Those are good to have around, but not living in the car.  My poodle was
> > out with me the other day and took great interest in this tree out
> > front.  It is an old oak, has some voids in it, he was trying to get up
> > into one about 4ft off the ground.  I looked in there and saw a possum
> > nose sticking out. They are all over the place.
> >
> > --FT
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I've owned 3 of them, same configuration, except automatic. a 99, 01, and
an 03, all with the 7.3 Diesel [built by International, sold by Ford] .
Loved them. worked them, never had a mechanical issue.

Presently own 2 with 7.3, and 1 with 6.0 [2005] all are going strong, one
now has almost 400,000 miles of work on the clock.
Couldn't open your link successfully, but if it works well and is priced
well.. you will have a decent truck for as long as you want a truck.

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 9:39 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> Nope. Not my thing.
>
> I just thought someone here might be mildly interested, as I seem to
> recall people getting moist about these.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > You could haul a 3 car trailer on that like Kleb does, go buy up flood
> cars on the east coast, do some Martha on them and flip them quick and
> run...
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 8/31/19 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.
> >>
> >> I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a semi.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.
> Is it a dually?
> >>>
> >>> --FT
> >>>
> >>> On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>  If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:
> 
>  http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 <
> http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5>
> 
>  -D
> 
> > On Aug 31, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> >
> > This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good
> deal? 6 speed manual, too!
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Re: [MBZ] OT CRIME AGAINST NATURE

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Pass the eye bleach, please.

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 2:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2438493893100751/
> 
> Tiffany Pearl Hot Pink Lincoln Town Car Limousine With Bentley Arnage Kit 120 
> Inch 10 Passenger 20 Inch Rims
> 
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[MBZ] OT CRIME AGAINST NATURE

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2438493893100751/

Tiffany Pearl Hot Pink Lincoln Town Car Limousine With Bentley Arnage 
Kit 120 Inch 10 Passenger 20 Inch Rims


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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

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What does two-tone seats or just selectively faded?

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 2:06 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Only 20% of the way to the million miles.  Looks fairly nice, not an
> unreasonable price as these things are going these days.
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/31/19 2:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > One for Dwight. Looks like it could use some serious Martha’ing.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
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> >> Not (Dagnabbit!)
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> >> To: 
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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[G Mann via Mercedes]

If it is stuck because it is gummed up, try soaking it in 100% BioDiesel.
100% Bio is a powerful cleaning agent when it comes to such thingsalso
works on concrete driveways with oil stains... Since it's "Bio" it's "eco
friendly" when you wash it off.

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> stuck.  I have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on
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> sender. This 201 has a flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem
> to turn.  I decided to pull one out of another 190D I have and it is
> stuck too so I figured I would try to remove this one.  Same thing.  It
> does not even seem like it is intended to turn.  I ground it off with
> the bench grinder but the bottom still does not come off.  I set it in
> the bench vice not clamped down to try and pop the end off.  I got the
> end to pop off but in the process bent the tube, so it is trash.
>
> I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in
> there until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I
> would try.  Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?
>
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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

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Brand new GUI. It’s awful. Especially difficult to do searches, so I use the 
Goog.

-D

 
> On Aug 31, 2019, at 2:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> I just googled and a post there came up.  I guess I have not been on BW in a 
> while then, I have not noticed anything new last time I was there.
> 
> On 8/31/2019 12:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> You actually found something you were looking for on BW with their new 
>> interface? Or did you just Google it?
>> 
>> Their new setup sucks, period. I hate it.
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

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White on white. Don't see many of those.

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 12:08 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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> There was a nice one out here but the guy wanted 4500 for it last year.
>
> On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 7:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>
> > That looks pretty good for a white car.  Good power, good fuel mileage
> > -- I was getting 28 in the $500E300 but I know it could do better, I
> > just didn't fool with it.
> >
> > When I got it I had to take off the intake manifold and EGR and debugger
> > it, car was barely running as the EGR was completely crapped up.  Was
> > like a Sunday afternoon of work.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 8/31/19 9:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > > I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable
> > ($2k, 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a
> replacement
> > for the E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
> > >
> > > Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of
> > mileage do these get?
> > >
> > > If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe
> > $1500.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] Addition for Okie Acres - Auntie Em!!

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That makes sense.

And a backhoe to dig the trench to put it in…

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 2:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
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> You would have to hire it done I am sure.  They have special crane trucks for 
> doing this, they are used for septic tanks as well.
> 
> On 8/31/2019 12:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> That thing has got to weigh a ton (literally!) I guess you would have to 
>> have a flatbed trailer and a big honking winch to pull it on to the trailer?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> S they live in a tornado infested area, they buy a home that came with 
>>> a storm shelter and now they want to sell the shelter? Makes great sense.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Kaleb needs this:
 
 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503195493818291/
 
 (It’s a $1500 storm shelter for those who can’t see FB.)
 
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Re: [MBZ] German female names [was: Re: Back In The Saddle... ]

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I'm partial to Annaliese.

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 11:53 AM Craig via Mercedes 
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> On Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:47:21 -0400 MG via Mercedes
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> > My favorite is Gudrun.
>
> Which in German is pronounced goo-d-roon.
>
>
> > Well at least till it doesn't.
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> I understand.
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

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Only 20% of the way to the million miles.  Looks fairly nice, not an 
unreasonable price as these things are going these days.


--FT

On 8/31/19 2:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

One for Dwight. Looks like it could use some serious Martha’ing.

-D


On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
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Not (Dagnabbit!)

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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I just googled and a post there came up.  I guess I have not been on BW 
in a while then, I have not noticed anything new last time I was there.


On 8/31/2019 12:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

You actually found something you were looking for on BW with their new 
interface? Or did you just Google it?

Their new setup sucks, period. I hate it.

-D



On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Well after I got cleaned up and came in the house to sit on my rear for a while 
I found a BW post that details it.  Apparently on these there is a screw on the 
head of it somewhere that you remove and the tube comes  off.  I did not look 
for a screw on the top.

On 8/31/2019 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

They’ve got to come apart somehow. Does maybe the whole tube unscrew and the 
disc is fixed in the bottom?

Never seen one like that, but I’ve never worked on a 210, either.

Can’t you tell how it’s assembled now that one of them is apart?

-D




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 wrote:

I pulled the fuel tank sender on this 190D to clean it because it is stuck.  I 
have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on the bottom you 
unscrew with a pair of pliers.  I have never done a 201 sender. This 201 has a 
flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem to turn.  I decided to pull 
one out of another 190D I have and it is stuck too so I figured I would try to 
remove this one.  Same thing.  It does not even seem like it is intended to 
turn.  I ground it off with the bench grinder but the bottom still does not 
come off.  I set it in the bench vice not clamped down to try and pop the end 
off.  I got the end to pop off but in the process bent the tube, so it is trash.

I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in there 
until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I would try.  
Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?


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Re: [MBZ] Addition for Okie Acres - Auntie Em!!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

You would have to hire it done I am sure.  They have special crane 
trucks for doing this, they are used for septic tanks as well.


On 8/31/2019 12:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

That thing has got to weigh a ton (literally!) I guess you would have to have a 
flatbed trailer and a big honking winch to pull it on to the trailer?

-D



On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

S they live in a tornado infested area, they buy a home that came with a 
storm shelter and now they want to sell the shelter? Makes great sense.

Sent from my iPhone


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Kaleb needs this:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503195493818291/

(It’s a $1500 storm shelter for those who can’t see FB.)

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

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One for Dwight. Looks like it could use some serious Martha’ing.

-D

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[MBZ] Fwd: 04 sprinter

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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

You actually found something you were looking for on BW with their new 
interface? Or did you just Google it?

Their new setup sucks, period. I hate it.

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> Well after I got cleaned up and came in the house to sit on my rear for a 
> while I found a BW post that details it.  Apparently on these there is a 
> screw on the head of it somewhere that you remove and the tube comes  off.  I 
> did not look for a screw on the top.
> 
> On 8/31/2019 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> They’ve got to come apart somehow. Does maybe the whole tube unscrew and the 
>> disc is fixed in the bottom?
>> 
>> Never seen one like that, but I’ve never worked on a 210, either.
>> 
>> Can’t you tell how it’s assembled now that one of them is apart?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I pulled the fuel tank sender on this 190D to clean it because it is stuck. 
>>>  I have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on the bottom 
>>> you unscrew with a pair of pliers.  I have never done a 201 sender. This 
>>> 201 has a flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem to turn.  I 
>>> decided to pull one out of another 190D I have and it is stuck too so I 
>>> figured I would try to remove this one.  Same thing.  It does not even seem 
>>> like it is intended to turn.  I ground it off with the bench grinder but 
>>> the bottom still does not come off.  I set it in the bench vice not clamped 
>>> down to try and pop the end off.  I got the end to pop off but in the 
>>> process bent the tube, so it is trash.
>>> 
>>> I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in there 
>>> until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I would 
>>> try.  Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] This looks nice

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I guess the AC does not run ice cold.

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>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-Mercedes/153623491248?hash=item23c4ac72b0:g:2u0AAOSwjcVdVzs5
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[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz 300cd coupe turbo diesel

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Re: [MBZ] Addition for Okie Acres - Auntie Em!!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That thing has got to weigh a ton (literally!) I guess you would have to have a 
flatbed trailer and a big honking winch to pull it on to the trailer?

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> S they live in a tornado infested area, they buy a home that came with a 
> storm shelter and now they want to sell the shelter? Makes great sense. 
> 
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>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503195493818291/
>> 
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>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Well after I got cleaned up and came in the house to sit on my rear for 
a while I found a BW post that details it.  Apparently on these there is 
a screw on the head of it somewhere that you remove and the tube comes  
off.  I did not look for a screw on the top.


On 8/31/2019 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

They’ve got to come apart somehow. Does maybe the whole tube unscrew and the 
disc is fixed in the bottom?

Never seen one like that, but I’ve never worked on a 210, either.

Can’t you tell how it’s assembled now that one of them is apart?

-D




On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

I pulled the fuel tank sender on this 190D to clean it because it is stuck.  I 
have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on the bottom you 
unscrew with a pair of pliers.  I have never done a 201 sender. This 201 has a 
flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem to turn.  I decided to pull 
one out of another 190D I have and it is stuck too so I figured I would try to 
remove this one.  Same thing.  It does not even seem like it is intended to 
turn.  I ground it off with the bench grinder but the bottom still does not 
come off.  I set it in the bench vice not clamped down to try and pop the end 
off.  I got the end to pop off but in the process bent the tube, so it is trash.

I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in there 
until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I would try.  
Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?


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Re: [MBZ] Some things you might find under the hood at okie acres

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How are they beneficial?

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 10:28 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Those are good to have around, but not living in the car.  My poodle was
> out with me the other day and took great interest in this tree out
> front.  It is an old oak, has some voids in it, he was trying to get up
> into one about 4ft off the ground.  I looked in there and saw a possum
> nose sticking out. They are all over the place.
>
> --FT
>
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Re: [MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

They’ve got to come apart somehow. Does maybe the whole tube unscrew and the 
disc is fixed in the bottom?

Never seen one like that, but I’ve never worked on a 210, either.

Can’t you tell how it’s assembled now that one of them is apart?

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I pulled the fuel tank sender on this 190D to clean it because it is stuck.  
> I have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on the bottom you 
> unscrew with a pair of pliers.  I have never done a 201 sender. This 201 has 
> a flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem to turn.  I decided to 
> pull one out of another 190D I have and it is stuck too so I figured I would 
> try to remove this one.  Same thing.  It does not even seem like it is 
> intended to turn.  I ground it off with the bench grinder but the bottom 
> still does not come off.  I set it in the bench vice not clamped down to try 
> and pop the end off.  I got the end to pop off but in the process bent the 
> tube, so it is trash.
> 
> I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in there 
> until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I would try. 
>  Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] DORIAN FORECAST IS A MESS

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I’m at CAT4 evac trigger. If this thing stays more offshore we could still get 
some good storm, wind, surge, and flooding but it will be less than a direct 
frontal hit. Latest projection is maybe CAT2 more offshore so that is a good 
sign. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:34 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hmm...
> 
> My rule of thumb is to evacuate for anything over a Cat 2.  Have to start 
> getting more serious about that possiblity now.
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> 
>> On August 31, 2019 6:50:26 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> Yep. Lookin like. Bah. 
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 6:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> It’s Floyd’s problem now. Outta my neighborhood, thank goodness.
>> We’ll just end up with some wind and rain, if that.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:42 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
 
 
 Yeah, the forecast for Hurricane Dorian is a mess
 It's as if the world's best model just threw up its arms in despair.
 
 Hurricane-track forecasting has gotten pretty good over the last
>> couple of decades—so much so that some hurricane scientists believe we
>> are close to reaching a limit on predictability. However, there are
>> still outlier storms that are difficult to forecast, and Hurricane
>> Dorian is definitely one of those cases.
 
 Hurricane forecasts may be running headlong into the butterfly
>> effect
 
 This uncertainly is only going to amplify the misery of Floridians
>> seeking to prepare for or evacuate from what is likely a major
>> hurricane bearing down on the state. In this case, the problem may be
>> further worsened by premature confidence in where Dorian will go: as of
>> Thursday evening, the one thing we do know about this storm is that we
>> don't know where it's going to go.
 
 Spaghetti plots of forecast tracks are commonly shared online, both
>> in news stories and on social media, and they're sometimes useful. With
>> Dorian, a plot like the one below from Thursday evening, which shows
>> the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center (in
>> black) as well as other models, is actually very deceiving.
 
 From the plot above (SEE WEBSITE), if we dismiss TCLP and CLP5
>> (which you should, because they are not really models at all but
>> persistence and trajectory tracks), there is a nice clustering of
>> models bringing Dorian to the Central Florida coast on Monday. The
>> agreement is quite good.
 
 But don't believe it. To get a better idea of where Dorian is likely
>> to go over the next week or so, a better practice is to look at
>> ensemble forecasts from the global models. They do a good job of
>> capturing the range of outcomes based upon slightly different initial
>> conditions. For this article, we'll look at the Thursday 12z ensemble
>> output from the European model. (In this case, 12z means the models
>> were initialized at 12:00 UTC Thursday and finalized about six hours
>> later).
 
 What is important to note about this plot is that it only shows the
>> track of Dorian out to 120 hours, so that means its position as of
>> Tuesday at 8am ET. Notice that there is a remarkable variance in the
>> location of the "center" of Dorian in these roughly four dozen ensemble
>> members. Yes, a reasonable amount of the ensemble members bring Dorian
>> to the coast between Sunday and Tuesday, but some are far, far away. In
>> some scenarios, Dorian turns north before even reaching Florida.
 
 This uncertainty meshes with what we're actually observing about the
>> atmospheric conditions that will help steer Dorian—namely that the
>> steering currents around the Bahamas are weak. Eventually, Dorian is
>> going to turn northward and traverse around the western periphery of a
>> ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic, but it's difficult to say
>> when that turn will come. In the meantime, the storm is going to move
>> slowly.
 
 The 5pm ET Thursday track forecast from the National Hurricane
>> Center shown at the top of this post—which is absolutely the authority
>> for such things—captures this ambiguity. It encompasses the entire
>> Florida peninsula within the five-day cone of uncertainty.
 
 All of this is singularly unhelpful to the residents of the Sunshine
>> State, who are staring down at the possibility of a major hurricane
>> making landfall somewhere along the peninsula in three to four days.
>> The time for preparations and evacuations is now, but it is hard to
>> offer much in the way of specificity about where the worst storm surge,
>> damaging winds, and inland rainfall will occur. Certainly a slow-moving
>> storm will make the latter variable, rainfall, worse.
 
  Looking for some context regarding the latest EPS data? Here's
>> today's annotated spaghetti map with a rough idea of what we know, what
>> we 

Re: [MBZ] DORIAN FORECAST IS A MESS

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Hmm...

My rule of thumb is to evacuate for anything over a Cat 2.  Have to start 
getting more serious about that possiblity now.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On August 31, 2019 6:50:26 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Yep. Lookin like. Bah. 
>
>--FT
>Sent from iPhone
>
>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 6:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> It’s Floyd’s problem now. Outta my neighborhood, thank goodness.
>We’ll just end up with some wind and rain, if that.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:42 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yeah, the forecast for Hurricane Dorian is a mess
>>> It's as if the world's best model just threw up its arms in despair.
>>> 
>>> Hurricane-track forecasting has gotten pretty good over the last
>couple of decades—so much so that some hurricane scientists believe we
>are close to reaching a limit on predictability. However, there are
>still outlier storms that are difficult to forecast, and Hurricane
>Dorian is definitely one of those cases.
>>> 
>>> Hurricane forecasts may be running headlong into the butterfly
>effect
>>> 
>>> This uncertainly is only going to amplify the misery of Floridians
>seeking to prepare for or evacuate from what is likely a major
>hurricane bearing down on the state. In this case, the problem may be
>further worsened by premature confidence in where Dorian will go: as of
>Thursday evening, the one thing we do know about this storm is that we
>don't know where it's going to go.
>>> 
>>> Spaghetti plots of forecast tracks are commonly shared online, both
>in news stories and on social media, and they're sometimes useful. With
>Dorian, a plot like the one below from Thursday evening, which shows
>the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center (in
>black) as well as other models, is actually very deceiving.
>>> 
>>> From the plot above (SEE WEBSITE), if we dismiss TCLP and CLP5
>(which you should, because they are not really models at all but
>persistence and trajectory tracks), there is a nice clustering of
>models bringing Dorian to the Central Florida coast on Monday. The
>agreement is quite good.
>>> 
>>> But don't believe it. To get a better idea of where Dorian is likely
>to go over the next week or so, a better practice is to look at
>ensemble forecasts from the global models. They do a good job of
>capturing the range of outcomes based upon slightly different initial
>conditions. For this article, we'll look at the Thursday 12z ensemble
>output from the European model. (In this case, 12z means the models
>were initialized at 12:00 UTC Thursday and finalized about six hours
>later).
>>> 
>>> What is important to note about this plot is that it only shows the
>track of Dorian out to 120 hours, so that means its position as of
>Tuesday at 8am ET. Notice that there is a remarkable variance in the
>location of the "center" of Dorian in these roughly four dozen ensemble
>members. Yes, a reasonable amount of the ensemble members bring Dorian
>to the coast between Sunday and Tuesday, but some are far, far away. In
>some scenarios, Dorian turns north before even reaching Florida.
>>> 
>>> This uncertainty meshes with what we're actually observing about the
>atmospheric conditions that will help steer Dorian—namely that the
>steering currents around the Bahamas are weak. Eventually, Dorian is
>going to turn northward and traverse around the western periphery of a
>ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic, but it's difficult to say
>when that turn will come. In the meantime, the storm is going to move
>slowly.
>>> 
>>> The 5pm ET Thursday track forecast from the National Hurricane
>Center shown at the top of this post—which is absolutely the authority
>for such things—captures this ambiguity. It encompasses the entire
>Florida peninsula within the five-day cone of uncertainty.
>>> 
>>> All of this is singularly unhelpful to the residents of the Sunshine
>State, who are staring down at the possibility of a major hurricane
>making landfall somewhere along the peninsula in three to four days.
>The time for preparations and evacuations is now, but it is hard to
>offer much in the way of specificity about where the worst storm surge,
>damaging winds, and inland rainfall will occur. Certainly a slow-moving
>storm will make the latter variable, rainfall, worse.
>>> 
>>>   Looking for some context regarding the latest EPS data? Here's
>today's annotated spaghetti map with a rough idea of what we know, what
>we don't, and what you should be doing depending on where you are. With
>so many questions, it's important you keep checking in for latest info!
>pic.twitter.com/HSpjM3W47R
>>> 
>>> For what it's worth, the European model provides ensemble tracks for
>the storm 10 days out. If we look at the 240-hour tracks, the confusion
>only increases. Weather enthusiast Jack Sillin captured this nicely on
>Twitter this afternoon, highlighting several of the variables in what
>remains a complicated forecast.
>>> 
>>

[MBZ] 201 fuel sender unit

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I pulled the fuel tank sender on this 190D to clean it because it is 
stuck.  I have fixed many of these and they all have a plastic nut on 
the bottom you unscrew with a pair of pliers.  I have never done a 201 
sender. This 201 has a flat disk thing on the bottom that does not seem 
to turn.  I decided to pull one out of another 190D I have and it is 
stuck too so I figured I would try to remove this one.  Same thing.  It 
does not even seem like it is intended to turn.  I ground it off with 
the bench grinder but the bottom still does not come off.  I set it in 
the bench vice not clamped down to try and pop the end off.  I got the 
end to pop off but in the process bent the tube, so it is trash.


I dropped the original one in the parts washer and will let it set in 
there until next week. I am doubtful this will clean it up but figured I 
would try.  Is there some trick to getting this thing apart?



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Re: [MBZ] 201 service manual

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

It is free online from MB, Star Tek Info.  Don't have link handy, but it is 
really clunky because it is just like the CD version with the awkward and slow 
interface.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On August 30, 2019 9:53:10 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
 wrote:
>Does anybody have a link or a download for the 201 service manuals?  I 
>think somebody posted one at some point but I am not seeing it.
>
>Thanks
>
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Re: [MBZ] Addition for Okie Acres - Auntie Em!!

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

S they live in a tornado infested area, they buy a home that came with a 
storm shelter and now they want to sell the shelter? Makes great sense. 

Sent from my iPhone

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> wrote:
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> Kaleb needs this:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503195493818291/
> 
> (It’s a $1500 storm shelter for those who can’t see FB.)
> 
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[MBZ] Addition for Okie Acres - Auntie Em!!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Kaleb needs this:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503195493818291/

(It’s a $1500 storm shelter for those who can’t see FB.)

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Re: [MBZ] "BRABUS"

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Sat, 31 Aug 2019 11:17:44 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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> Full tart kit parked next to my Ferrari I also brought down from New 
> Jersey.  I will throw in a gold chain and pinkie ring to the first
> buyer with full price payment.  Cash only, small bills.  5% discount to 
> retired union reps.  (Pro tip:  Velour track suits are really 
> comfortable to wear while driving this car)
> 
> https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2007-s550-mercedes-brabus/6968511849.html

The rims have curb rash.

He also did not mention a new hood in order to have the recessed "B"
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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

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Think i will stick with Verizon.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 12:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Huawei + Google.  What could possibly go wrong?
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/31/19 12:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
> > On Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:04:51 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> >> You can only use the Pixel or select Motorola phones, all of which are
> >> fairly expensive.
> > https://fi.google.com/compatibility shows the compatibility of phones
> > made by Apple, Google, htc, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Other.
> >
> > It's oriented to someone with a phone in hand determining if it will work
> > with Google Fi, so, unfortunately, it will not easily provide a list of
> > phones which will work.
> >
> > One has to go through each phone and the following options of where it
> was
> > purchased:
> > AT&T
> > T-Mobile
> > Verizon
> > Sprint
> > Unlocked
> > International
> > I don't know
> > Other
> >
> > "Unlocked", I presume, would show the greatest possibility of
> operability.
> >
> >
> > Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

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Nope. Not my thing.

I just thought someone here might be mildly interested, as I seem to recall 
people getting moist about these.

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You could haul a 3 car trailer on that like Kleb does, go buy up flood cars 
> on the east coast, do some Martha on them and flip them quick and run...
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 8/31/19 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.
>> 
>> I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a semi.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.  Is it 
>>> a dually?
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
 If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:
 
 http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 
 
 -D
 
> On Aug 31, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 
> 6 speed manual, too!
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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Huawei + Google.  What could possibly go wrong?

--FT

On 8/31/19 12:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:04:51 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:


You can only use the Pixel or select Motorola phones, all of which are
fairly expensive.

https://fi.google.com/compatibility shows the compatibility of phones
made by Apple, Google, htc, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Other.

It's oriented to someone with a phone in hand determining if it will work
with Google Fi, so, unfortunately, it will not easily provide a list of
phones which will work.

One has to go through each phone and the following options of where it was
purchased:
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Sprint
Unlocked
International
I don't know
Other

"Unlocked", I presume, would show the greatest possibility of operability.


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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:04:51 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> You can only use the Pixel or select Motorola phones, all of which are
> fairly expensive.

https://fi.google.com/compatibility shows the compatibility of phones
made by Apple, Google, htc, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Other.

It's oriented to someone with a phone in hand determining if it will work
with Google Fi, so, unfortunately, it will not easily provide a list of
phones which will work.

One has to go through each phone and the following options of where it was
purchased:
   AT&T
   T-Mobile
   Verizon
   Sprint
   Unlocked
   International
   I don't know
   Other

"Unlocked", I presume, would show the greatest possibility of operability.


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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

You could haul a 3 car trailer on that like Kleb does, go buy up flood 
cars on the east coast, do some Martha on them and flip them quick and 
run...


--FT

On 8/31/19 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.

I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a semi.

-D




On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.  Is it a 
dually?

--FT

On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:

http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 

-D


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This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 6 
speed manual, too!

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Re: [MBZ] Uhh, ok

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Yep, my thoughts also, It has "bones" for a full restoration, with a proper
engine and transmission.. .notice the chevy truck like floor shift lever
sticking up in the floor tunnel?

Perhaps, it hasn't been to mangled.. I think the engine parts in the back
trunk are original engine?

Buy it cheap.. spend about $80K to make it a full original, and only lose
$40K when you sell it.. I'm still drawn to it.

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 5:08 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
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> >
> > https://www.copart.com/lot/47742529
>
>
> My first thought was "What is _that_ doing _there_?"  Then I saw that
> it was indeed wrecked.  (Engine swap [attempt].  I'm assuming SBC?)
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[MBZ] $600E320

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So I just talked to this woman who is selling this E320 with the trans 
problem.  Sounds like she has thrown a fair amount of money at it.  It 
was running rough so she had a "tuneup" done at an indy sounds like (has 
the receipt) but then the trans acted up worse and worse.  They replaced 
the TCU apparently (so they said) which did not cure the problem, so 
then she took it to a trans shop and they said it was the conductor 
plate and quoted her $800 to fix it ($80 part, maybe 2hr work, some 
fluid and filter...).  So she figures it is a $1400 car...


Depending on this storm I am going to go get it, she said it was well 
maintained, everything works on it, has new tires 6 months ago (some off 
brand she couldn't remember but I have these new Kumhos I put on the 
$500E300 I could swap if they are crap).  She says it leaks or burns oil 
a bit, but has not been a problem to top it off occasionally, 260kmi.  
It is stuck in limp mode so it at least runs and drives, she can't 
remember if the CEL is one or not.  Looks pretty good and clean in the pics.


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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Don’t know, but it’s a crew cab and 4x4.

I can’t imagine having to row through six speeds. Like driving a semi.

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.  Is it a 
> dually?
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 6 
>>> speed manual, too!
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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

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Those tend to go for good money.  That one sounds like a top model.  Is 
it a dually?


--FT

On 8/31/19 12:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:

http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 

-D


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This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 6 
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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

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There was a nice one out here but the guy wanted 4500 for it last year.

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> That looks pretty good for a white car.  Good power, good fuel mileage
> -- I was getting 28 in the $500E300 but I know it could do better, I
> just didn't fool with it.
>
> When I got it I had to take off the intake manifold and EGR and debugger
> it, car was barely running as the EGR was completely crapped up.  Was
> like a Sunday afternoon of work.
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/31/19 9:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable
> ($2k, 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement
> for the E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
> >
> > Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of
> mileage do these get?
> >
> > If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe
> $1500.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

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If the screen shot didn’t come through, you can see more at:

http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#5 

-D

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[MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3 diesel 1 owner

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This has been popping up on my local FB marketplace. Is this a good deal? 6 
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Re: [MBZ] German female names [was: Re: Back In The Saddle... ]

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On Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:47:21 -0400 MG via Mercedes
 wrote:

> My favorite is Gudrun.

Which in German is pronounced goo-d-roon.


> Well at least till it doesn't.

I understand.


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[MBZ] "BRABUS"

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Full tart kit parked next to my Ferrari I also brought down from New 
Jersey.  I will throw in a gold chain and pinkie ring to the first buyer 
with full price payment.  Cash only, small bills.  5% discount to 
retired union reps.  (Pro tip:  Velour track suits are really 
comfortable to wear while driving this car)


https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2007-s550-mercedes-brabus/6968511849.html


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Re: [MBZ] 201 service manual

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Thanks!

On 8/31/2019 12:23 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aq8Oa078p_LjgQGp_8GpYAO2cH39?e=LThxVZ

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 12:20 AM OK Don  wrote:


I'm uploading it tonight - will send you a link tomorrow ...

On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 9:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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If I don’t find one online I will take you up one it!


Sent from my iPhone


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Kaleb
I have the MBZ 201 CD/manual that I no longer need.
Yours if you want it.
Fred

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Does anybody have a link or a download for the 201 service manuals?  I
think somebody posted one at some point but I am not seeing it.

Thanks


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[MBZ] Dog crashes Benz

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://jalopnik.com/good-dumb-boy-crashes-mercedes-s-class-into-wall-1837753703

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Re: [MBZ] Some things you might find under the hood at okie acres

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Those are good to have around, but not living in the car.  My poodle was 
out with me the other day and took great interest in this tree out 
front.  It is an old oak, has some voids in it, he was trying to get up 
into one about 4ft off the ground.  I looked in there and saw a possum 
nose sticking out. They are all over the place.


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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

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That looks pretty good for a white car.  Good power, good fuel mileage 
-- I was getting 28 in the $500E300 but I know it could do better, I 
just didn't fool with it.


When I got it I had to take off the intake manifold and EGR and debugger 
it, car was barely running as the EGR was completely crapped up.  Was 
like a Sunday afternoon of work.


--FT

On 8/31/19 9:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable ($2k, 
173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement for the 
E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.

Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage do 
these get?

If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.

Thanks,

-D


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Re: [MBZ] What do you think? 2000 Mercedes Benz E430 - $1000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So this woman with the E320 with trans issue (limp mode) posted it again 
after she told me she was waiting to get a replacement title sent.  I 
happened to see it posted again this morning (WTF?)  so got hold of her, 
said she would let it go for $600.  I think she was down in the $500s a 
coupla weeks ago, but whatever. Car looks decent, worse comes to worse I 
could swap the $500E300 tranny into it and it would be good to go, but 
it is probably something fairly easy to deal with, connector, conductor 
plate, solenoids or something like that.


I was kinda liking the 210 so another cheap one to replace the $500E300 
until I decide to fix it up, and have the time, would be OK, I could 
flip this E320 if I ever got the diesel going again, maybe even make a 
few $$, who knows.  Rather have a diesel but compromises...


She is down near Savannah and this hurricane is headed our way now, so I 
might be a little occupied the next few days dealing with that but I 
told her I could send a deposit until I could fetch it.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/388477685168971

Looks like the E430 is gone, seems like it had the same issues.

--FT

On 8/31/19 10:04 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Replace the capacitors, re-flow the solder joints, flip.


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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

This is the car:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-1998-mercedes-e300-diesel/6968156258.html

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> 
> Looks like the seller is a dealer. I’m getting a VIN so I can run a VMI.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> That sounds like a steal. Engine is 606 so you are already used to working 
>> on them. It will have a ton more power. I average 32 with mine. I call first 
>> dibs on the kids car. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable 
>>> ($2k, 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement 
>>> for the E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
>>> 
>>> Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage 
>>> do these get?
>>> 
>>> If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Looks like the seller is a dealer. I’m getting a VIN so I can run a VMI.

-D
 
> On Aug 31, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That sounds like a steal. Engine is 606 so you are already used to working on 
> them. It will have a ton more power. I average 32 with mine. I call first 
> dibs on the kids car. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable 
>> ($2k, 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement 
>> for the E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
>> 
>> Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage 
>> do these get?
>> 
>> If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> -D
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] What do you think? 2000 Mercedes Benz E430 - $1000

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Replace the capacitors, re-flow the solder joints, flip.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On August 30, 2019 5:48:48 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>The car doesn’t upshift after 40 mph. Not sure what the problem is. But
>
>engine is strong. That’s why the price is so low because it has low
>miles
>
>https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-2000-mercedes-benz-e430/6967240406.html
>
>This is the second one I've seen with trans issues, the one I will go 
>get when she gets the title looks nicer, stuck in limp mode, $500,
>seems 
>like same issue with this one.
>
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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Actually an E300. Looks like it’s got MBTex interior, as many of them had. I’ll 
call the seller in a bit and find out more.

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That sounds like a steal. Engine is 606 so you are already used to working on 
> them. It will have a ton more power. I average 32 with mine. I call first 
> dibs on the kids car. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable 
>> ($2k, 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement 
>> for the E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
>> 
>> Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage 
>> do these get?
>> 
>> If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> -D
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Some things you might find under the hood at okie acres

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Yep, that's one ugly cat.

https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/vvHfnMzLamOVHszTJoYMbYXfPww=/640x488/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(15):strip_icc()/possum_poster-58b8c9673df78c353c20c146.jpg

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On August 30, 2019 9:06:40 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] W210 Diesels?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

That sounds like a steal. Engine is 606 so you are already used to working on 
them. It will have a ton more power. I average 32 with mine. I call first dibs 
on the kids car. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 31, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable ($2k, 
> 173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement for the 
> E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.
> 
> Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage 
> do these get?
> 
> If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -D
> 
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[MBZ] W210 Diesels?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I’ve seen a 1998 E320 diesel for sale here that looks pretty reasonable ($2k, 
173k on the clock). I’m thinking about looking at it as a replacement for the 
E300D that the oldest boy drives these days.

Any caveats on this model, specifically on the engine? What kind of mileage do 
these get?

If I pick this up, the E300D would go on the market cheap, like maybe $1500.

Thanks,

-D


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Re: [MBZ] German female names [was: Re: Back In The Saddle... ]

[MG via Mercedes]

My favorite is Gudrun.

Well at least till it doesn't.

Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:29:42 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
 wrote:


anyone have any female German name suggestions?


Attached is a list of many names.

The ones I like are:

Lise (lye-suh), as in Lise Meitner
(see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lise_Meitner).

Anna (ah-nuh) as in Anna Magdalena Bach, J.S. Bach's wife.

Katharina (kah-tah-rina, also spelled Katarina) as in Katharina von Bora,
Martin Luther's wife.


Craig




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Re: [MBZ] Uhh, ok

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

>
> https://www.copart.com/lot/47742529


My first thought was "What is _that_ doing _there_?"  Then I saw that
it was indeed wrecked.  (Engine swap [attempt].  I'm assuming SBC?)

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Re: [MBZ] DORIAN FORECAST IS A MESS

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Yep. Lookin like. Bah. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Aug 31, 2019, at 6:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s Floyd’s problem now. Outta my neighborhood, thank goodness. We’ll just 
> end up with some wind and rain, if that.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:42 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Yeah, the forecast for Hurricane Dorian is a mess
>> It's as if the world's best model just threw up its arms in despair.
>> 
>> Hurricane-track forecasting has gotten pretty good over the last couple of 
>> decades—so much so that some hurricane scientists believe we are close to 
>> reaching a limit on predictability. However, there are still outlier storms 
>> that are difficult to forecast, and Hurricane Dorian is definitely one of 
>> those cases.
>> 
>> Hurricane forecasts may be running headlong into the butterfly effect
>> 
>> This uncertainly is only going to amplify the misery of Floridians seeking 
>> to prepare for or evacuate from what is likely a major hurricane bearing 
>> down on the state. In this case, the problem may be further worsened by 
>> premature confidence in where Dorian will go: as of Thursday evening, the 
>> one thing we do know about this storm is that we don't know where it's going 
>> to go.
>> 
>> Spaghetti plots of forecast tracks are commonly shared online, both in news 
>> stories and on social media, and they're sometimes useful. With Dorian, a 
>> plot like the one below from Thursday evening, which shows the official 
>> forecast track from the National Hurricane Center (in black) as well as 
>> other models, is actually very deceiving.
>> 
>> From the plot above (SEE WEBSITE), if we dismiss TCLP and CLP5 (which you 
>> should, because they are not really models at all but persistence and 
>> trajectory tracks), there is a nice clustering of models bringing Dorian to 
>> the Central Florida coast on Monday. The agreement is quite good.
>> 
>> But don't believe it. To get a better idea of where Dorian is likely to go 
>> over the next week or so, a better practice is to look at ensemble forecasts 
>> from the global models. They do a good job of capturing the range of 
>> outcomes based upon slightly different initial conditions. For this article, 
>> we'll look at the Thursday 12z ensemble output from the European model. (In 
>> this case, 12z means the models were initialized at 12:00 UTC Thursday and 
>> finalized about six hours later).
>> 
>> What is important to note about this plot is that it only shows the track of 
>> Dorian out to 120 hours, so that means its position as of Tuesday at 8am ET. 
>> Notice that there is a remarkable variance in the location of the "center" 
>> of Dorian in these roughly four dozen ensemble members. Yes, a reasonable 
>> amount of the ensemble members bring Dorian to the coast between Sunday and 
>> Tuesday, but some are far, far away. In some scenarios, Dorian turns north 
>> before even reaching Florida.
>> 
>> This uncertainty meshes with what we're actually observing about the 
>> atmospheric conditions that will help steer Dorian—namely that the steering 
>> currents around the Bahamas are weak. Eventually, Dorian is going to turn 
>> northward and traverse around the western periphery of a ridge of high 
>> pressure over the Atlantic, but it's difficult to say when that turn will 
>> come. In the meantime, the storm is going to move slowly.
>> 
>> The 5pm ET Thursday track forecast from the National Hurricane Center shown 
>> at the top of this post—which is absolutely the authority for such 
>> things—captures this ambiguity. It encompasses the entire Florida peninsula 
>> within the five-day cone of uncertainty.
>> 
>> All of this is singularly unhelpful to the residents of the Sunshine State, 
>> who are staring down at the possibility of a major hurricane making landfall 
>> somewhere along the peninsula in three to four days. The time for 
>> preparations and evacuations is now, but it is hard to offer much in the way 
>> of specificity about where the worst storm surge, damaging winds, and inland 
>> rainfall will occur. Certainly a slow-moving storm will make the latter 
>> variable, rainfall, worse.
>> 
>>   Looking for some context regarding the latest EPS data? Here's today's 
>> annotated spaghetti map with a rough idea of what we know, what we don't, 
>> and what you should be doing depending on where you are. With so many 
>> questions, it's important you keep checking in for latest info! 
>> pic.twitter.com/HSpjM3W47R
>> 
>> For what it's worth, the European model provides ensemble tracks for the 
>> storm 10 days out. If we look at the 240-hour tracks, the confusion only 
>> increases. Weather enthusiast Jack Sillin captured this nicely on Twitter 
>> this afternoon, highlighting several of the variables in what remains a 
>> complicated forecast.
>> 
>> So yeah, Dorian's forecast is a mess. Beware of anyone who tries to tell you 
>> otherwise over at least the next day or so.

Re: [MBZ] DORIAN FORECAST IS A MESS

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

It’s Floyd’s problem now. Outta my neighborhood, thank goodness. We’ll just end 
up with some wind and rain, if that.

-D



> On Aug 31, 2019, at 1:42 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Yeah, the forecast for Hurricane Dorian is a mess
> It's as if the world's best model just threw up its arms in despair.
> 
> Hurricane-track forecasting has gotten pretty good over the last couple of 
> decades—so much so that some hurricane scientists believe we are close to 
> reaching a limit on predictability. However, there are still outlier storms 
> that are difficult to forecast, and Hurricane Dorian is definitely one of 
> those cases.
> 
> Hurricane forecasts may be running headlong into the butterfly effect
> 
> This uncertainly is only going to amplify the misery of Floridians seeking to 
> prepare for or evacuate from what is likely a major hurricane bearing down on 
> the state. In this case, the problem may be further worsened by premature 
> confidence in where Dorian will go: as of Thursday evening, the one thing we 
> do know about this storm is that we don't know where it's going to go.
> 
> Spaghetti plots of forecast tracks are commonly shared online, both in news 
> stories and on social media, and they're sometimes useful. With Dorian, a 
> plot like the one below from Thursday evening, which shows the official 
> forecast track from the National Hurricane Center (in black) as well as other 
> models, is actually very deceiving.
> 
> From the plot above (SEE WEBSITE), if we dismiss TCLP and CLP5 (which you 
> should, because they are not really models at all but persistence and 
> trajectory tracks), there is a nice clustering of models bringing Dorian to 
> the Central Florida coast on Monday. The agreement is quite good.
> 
> But don't believe it. To get a better idea of where Dorian is likely to go 
> over the next week or so, a better practice is to look at ensemble forecasts 
> from the global models. They do a good job of capturing the range of outcomes 
> based upon slightly different initial conditions. For this article, we'll 
> look at the Thursday 12z ensemble output from the European model. (In this 
> case, 12z means the models were initialized at 12:00 UTC Thursday and 
> finalized about six hours later).
> 
> What is important to note about this plot is that it only shows the track of 
> Dorian out to 120 hours, so that means its position as of Tuesday at 8am ET. 
> Notice that there is a remarkable variance in the location of the "center" of 
> Dorian in these roughly four dozen ensemble members. Yes, a reasonable amount 
> of the ensemble members bring Dorian to the coast between Sunday and Tuesday, 
> but some are far, far away. In some scenarios, Dorian turns north before even 
> reaching Florida.
> 
> This uncertainty meshes with what we're actually observing about the 
> atmospheric conditions that will help steer Dorian—namely that the steering 
> currents around the Bahamas are weak. Eventually, Dorian is going to turn 
> northward and traverse around the western periphery of a ridge of high 
> pressure over the Atlantic, but it's difficult to say when that turn will 
> come. In the meantime, the storm is going to move slowly.
> 
> The 5pm ET Thursday track forecast from the National Hurricane Center shown 
> at the top of this post—which is absolutely the authority for such 
> things—captures this ambiguity. It encompasses the entire Florida peninsula 
> within the five-day cone of uncertainty.
> 
> All of this is singularly unhelpful to the residents of the Sunshine State, 
> who are staring down at the possibility of a major hurricane making landfall 
> somewhere along the peninsula in three to four days. The time for 
> preparations and evacuations is now, but it is hard to offer much in the way 
> of specificity about where the worst storm surge, damaging winds, and inland 
> rainfall will occur. Certainly a slow-moving storm will make the latter 
> variable, rainfall, worse.
> 
>Looking for some context regarding the latest EPS data? Here's today's 
> annotated spaghetti map with a rough idea of what we know, what we don't, and 
> what you should be doing depending on where you are. With so many questions, 
> it's important you keep checking in for latest info! 
> pic.twitter.com/HSpjM3W47R
> 
> For what it's worth, the European model provides ensemble tracks for the 
> storm 10 days out. If we look at the 240-hour tracks, the confusion only 
> increases. Weather enthusiast Jack Sillin captured this nicely on Twitter 
> this afternoon, highlighting several of the variables in what remains a 
> complicated forecast.
> 
> So yeah, Dorian's forecast is a mess. Beware of anyone who tries to tell you 
> otherwise over at least the next day or so.
> 
> https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/08/confidence-in-hurricane-dorians-track-is-extremely-low/
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Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Good to know. I wasn’t aware of this, as I had looked at the Google thing a 
while back while searching for an alternative for one of the boy’s phone plans.

And Mitch - the Spectrum plan allows tethering, at least I don’t see anything 
in the agreement that doesn’t permit it. That’s what I’ll be doing with my iPad 
once I get it off of the Verizon plan at the end of the billing cycle - I can’t 
believe I wasn’t astute enough to realize that I could just tether it to my 
phone whenever I needed LTE service for it. Duh!

-D


> On Aug 31, 2019, at 12:57 AM, fmiser via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
>> Dan wrote:
> 
>> You can only use the Pixel or select Motorola phones, all of
>> which are fairly expensive.
> 
> I'm using an Nexus 5x.  Works fine.  Used ones are less than $100.
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